25 Feb

LOOKING FOR A MORTGAGE… YOU BETTER KNOW YOUR CREDIT SCORE

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Posted by: Peter Paley

Your credit score today is SOOOOO important when applying for your mortgage. Mortgages today are more of a planning process that a transaction. As a mortgage broker, I have been predicting this change for a while. Time after time, I find my clients getting insufficient advice from their bank or credit union. The tiniest and […]

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20 Feb

Mortgages from banks are more costly than alternatives

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Posted by: Peter Paley

Today’s Post in the blog is actually an article posted recently by Mortgagebrokernews.ca by Ephraim Vecina. The full article is available on their website. I have posted the link towards the bottom of the post. Mortgages From Banks Are More Costy Than Alternatives The lowest mortgage rates offered by the country’s leading banks are uniformly […]

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6 Feb

WHAT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CONSIDERING A REFINANCE

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Posted by: Peter Paley

Refinanincing your home can be a powerful financial planning tool. It can give your and your family the ability to pay off much, or all of your consumer debt and allow you to take control of your finances and start saving for retirement or your kid’s education. In recent years, the Government of Canada has […]

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4 Feb

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS

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Posted by: Peter Paley

First timers are my favourite. I have a soft spot in my heart for helping brand new, bright eyed clients get into their first home! I love it! There is so much to teach them. Mortgages are not just about rate and payments. There is so much information to review. Household budget, future plans, closing […]

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30 Jan

PRE-APPROVALS & PRE-QUALIFICATIONS

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Posted by: Peter Paley

Pre-approval vs. pre-qualification is a huge distinction. Today’s blog comes from our colleague Ryan Oake. enjoy. PRE-APPROVALS & PRE-QUALIFICATIONS Throughout the mortgage and home buying process, there are many steps and many checkpoints a buyer will need to complete before they can move on to the next one. A buyer will not be able to […]

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11 Jan

9½ STEPS TO REPAIR AND IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT

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Posted by: Peter Paley

9½ STEPS TO REPAIR AND IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT Though credit scores aren’t always an indicator of financial health, they are used in a variety of ways that could have a major impact on your life. Interest rates (including mortgage rates) are almost always determined by your credit score. Some employers & landlords may require a […]

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7 Jan

How To Renew Your Mortgage In 5 Simple Steps

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Posted by: Peter Paley

So your mortgage is renewing this year. What do you do? When you initially shopped for the mortgage you did your best to make sure you received a great rate and great mortgage terms. So why not now? Getting a 2nd opinion about your renewal is very important, especially with all of you new mortgage […]

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3 Jan

9 REASONS WHY PEOPLE BREAK THEIR MORTGAGES

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Posted by: Peter Paley

This is one of my personal favourite BLOG posts from 2018. When you are in house hunting mode, the though that you may need to break your mortgage is inconceivable. Why would I ever need to break my mortgage, the house we found is perfect!!! Well, life happens. Our colleague Kelly Hudson outlines some very […]

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20 Dec

5 WAYS YOU CAN KILL YOUR MORTGAGE APPROVAL

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Posted by: Peter Paley

Today’s blog was authored by our colleague David Cooke from Calgary AB. This BLOG is one of the most important informational pieces. Just because your mortgage broker and lender have approved you, doesn’t mean that your mortgage is 100% guaranteed to fund on possession. I hope you enjoy todays blog and please contact me directly […]

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19 Dec

WHAT IS A COLLATERAL MORTGAGE

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Posted by: Peter Paley

Our colleague Eitan Pinsky is the author of today’s Blog. When applying for a mortgage there are many nuances that many borrowers don’t consider. It is always recommended that you seek the advice of a mortgage professional to help educate yourself on the different options. It isn’t always about rate. Having the right terms, features […]

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